Lotus launches the Elise Sport and Sport 220
Revisions to the Lotus Elise range mean the entry-level model is now called Sport, while the S has been replaced by a Sport 220 version.
The changes aren't just cosmetic though, because both the Sport and Sport 220 are 10 kg (22 lbs) lighter than their predecessors. That diet has been achieved by modifying various components such as the seats and battery. Some parts – presumably unnecessary – have even been removed altogether.
Sales of the two new Elise variants are due to begin across Europe next month. They'll then be available in other worldwide markets from January 2016.
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The changes aren't just cosmetic though, because both the Sport and Sport 220 are 10 kg (22 lbs) lighter than their predecessors. That diet has been achieved by modifying various components such as the seats and battery. Some parts – presumably unnecessary – have even been removed altogether.
Sales of the two new Elise variants are due to begin across Europe next month. They'll then be available in other worldwide markets from January 2016.
| Elise | Sport | Sport 220 |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £29,900 | £36,500 |
| Euro price | €39,900 | €48,700 |
| Engine | 1.6 litre I4 | 1.8 litre I4 supercharged |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual | Six-speed manual |
| Power | 134 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS) | 217 bhp (162 kW / 220 PS) |
| Torque | 160 Nm (118 lb/ft) | 250 Nm (184 lb/ft) |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 6.5 secs | 4.6 secs |
| Top speed | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 145 mph (234 km/h) |
| Combined cycle | 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) | 37.7 mpg (7.5 l/100km) |
| CO2 emissions | 149 g/km | 173 g/km |
| Unladen weight | 866 kg (1,909 lbs) | 914 kg (2,015 lbs) |
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